Seby Zavala
| Seby Zavala | |
|---|---|
Fort Hood, Texas, U.S. | |
Bats: Right Throws: Right | |
| MLB debut | |
| May 25, 2019, for the Chicago White Sox | |
| MLB statistics (through April 21, 2024) | |
| Batting average | .209 |
| Home runs | 14 |
| Runs batted in | 55 |
| Teams | |
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Bernardo Sebastian Zavala (born August 28, 1993) is an American professional baseball catcher for the Seattle Mariners of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Chicago White Sox and Arizona Diamondbacks.
Amateur career
Zavala attended
Professional career
Chicago White Sox
Zavala made his professional debut in 2015 with the
On November 20, 2018, the White Sox added Zavala to their
Zavala was assigned to Triple-A Charlotte to begin the 2021 season.[8] On July 6, 2021, Zavala was recalled by the White Sox after Yasmani Grandal was placed on the 10-Day IL.[9]
On July 31, 2021, in his 18th major league game, Zavala became the first player to hit his first three home runs in the same game, doing so in a 12–11 loss against the
In 66 games for Chicago in 2023, Zavala batted .155/.207/.304 with a career–high 7 home runs and 16 RBI. On September 4, 2023, Zavala was designated for assignment by the White Sox.[13]
Arizona Diamondbacks
On September 6, 2023, Zavala was claimed off waivers by the Arizona Diamondbacks.[14] Zavala appeared in 7 games for Arizona down the stretch, but was ineligible to be included on the team's postseason roster due to being acquired after September 1.[15]
Seattle Mariners
On November 22, 2023, Zavala along with Carlos Vargas were traded to the Seattle Mariners in exchange for Eugenio Suárez.[16]
References
- ^ Kenney, Kirk (February 23, 2015). "SDSU's Spencer Thornton, Seby Zavala are better for experience after enduring Tommy John surgery". The San Diego Union-Tribune. Retrieved August 9, 2018.
- ^ Contreras, Kim (March 21, 2016). "Seby Zavala – Year One | FutureSox". Chicago Now. Retrieved August 9, 2018.
- ^ "Seby Zavala Stats, Highlights, Bio - MiLB.com Stats - The Official Site of Minor League Baseball". MiLB.com. Retrieved May 4, 2018.
- ^ Mayo, Jonathan (May 24, 2018). "White Sox Seby Zavala, Tito Polo thrive in AFL". MLB.com. Retrieved August 9, 2018.
- ^ Van Schouwen, Daryl (February 15, 2018). "Catcher Seby Zavala 'excited' about first White Sox camp". Chicago Sun-Times. Retrieved August 9, 2018.
- ^ Van Schouwen, Daryl (November 20, 2018). "White Sox add Dylan Cease to 40-man roster ahead of Rule 5 Draft". suntimes.com. Retrieved December 14, 2018.
- ^ Van Schouwen, Daryl (May 25, 2019). "Welington Castillo on concussion list; White Sox recall catcher Seby Zavala". Chicago Sun Times. Retrieved May 29, 2019.
- ^ "White Sox's Seby Zavala: Optioned to Triple-A". CBSSports.com. September 14, 2021. Retrieved June 3, 2022.
- ^ Franco, Anthony (July 6, 2021). "Yasmani Grandal Out Four To Six Weeks With Knee Injury". MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved July 6, 2021.
- ^ "White Sox's Seby Zavala becomes first to hit first 3 home runs in same game". The Athletic. July 31, 2021. Retrieved June 3, 2022.
- ^ "White Sox's Seby Zavala: Outrighted to Triple-A". CBSSports.com. April 7, 2022. Retrieved June 3, 2022.
- ^ "White Sox Roster & Staff – Transactions". MLB.com. June 2022. Retrieved June 12, 2022.
- ^ "White Sox's Seby Zavala: Loses 40-man spot". cbssports.com. September 4, 2023. Retrieved September 6, 2023.
- ^ "Diamondbacks' Seby Zavala: Claimed by Diamondbacks". cbssports.com. September 6, 2023. Retrieved September 6, 2023.
- ^ Gilbert, Steve (October 3, 2023). "D-backs postseason FAQ: What's next?". MLB.com. Retrieved October 6, 2023.
- ^ "Mariners Acquire C Seby Zavala and RHP Carlos Vargas from Arizona". Seattle Mariners. November 22, 2023. Retrieved November 22, 2023.
External links
- Career statistics and player information from MLB, or ESPN, or Baseball Reference, or Fangraphs, or Baseball Reference (Minors), or Retrosheet